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Lloyd Cole

Lloyd Cole · 1990

52 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · electronic

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in lush, atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • melodic hooks for daydreaming
  • steady immersive listening experience
  • emotional and thoughtful journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 21, 1990, this self-titled album marked Lloyd Cole's transition from the acclaimed band Lloyd Cole and the Commotions to a solo career. At this juncture, he was establishing his identity as a solo artist after the band's breakup in 1988, seeking to explore more personal themes and sounds beyond the mainstream pop success of his previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Go-Betweens· David Gray· Roxy Music

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don’t Look Back 3:43
  • 2 What Do You Know About Love? 4:09
  • 3 No Blue Skies 4:10
  • 4 Loveless 4:10
  • 5 Sweetheart 4:31
  • 6 To the Church 2:26
  • 7 Downtown 5:20
  • 8 A Long Way Down 5:22
  • 9 Icecream Girl 3:06
  • 10 Undressed 3:05
  • 11 I Hate to See You Baby Doing That Stuff 4:01
  • 12 Waterline 2:59
  • 13 Mercy Killing 5:15

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